Mr. Speaker. I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker. I present H.R. 4444 for consideration by the House. H.R. 4444 was introduced by the chairman and the ranking minority member. Mr. FISH. of the House Judiciary Committee at the request of the administration. Termed the "consular efficiency bill." this legislation contains several provisions aimed at improving the efficiency of the consular officers in implementing the immigration laws. It streamlines certain duties performed by consular officers. These provisions are aimed at costeffectiveness and better utilization resources. Included in its various provisions are items such as eliminating the requirement that consular posts keep duplicate copies of applications. eliminating the requirement of an itembyitem inventory of the estate of a U.S. citizen who died abroad. providing a uniform definition of "child." making finger printing discretionary. et cetera.
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